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In Old Delhi, anxiety rises as LPG cylinder queues grow; police deployed outside gas agencies

In Old Delhi, anxiety rises as LPG cylinder queues grow; police deployed outside gas agencies

Residents across several parts of New Delhi—particularly in the crowded neighbourhoods of Old Delhi—faced chaos on Friday as people scrambled...
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$11 Billion and Counting: Trump’s Iran Campaign Drives Up Costs for US Taxpayers

$11 Billion and Counting: Trump’s Iran Campaign Drives Up Costs for US Taxpayers

The United States has already spent more than $11.3 billion in just the first week of its military campaign against...
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Mumbai engineer killed in tanker attack near Iraq; family says he was forced to join vessel before war

Mumbai engineer killed in tanker attack near Iraq; family says he was forced to join vessel before war

A 54-year-old marine engineer from Mumbai was killed after the MT Safesea Vishnu came under attack near Khor Al Zubair...
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Robbery for residency: How 11 Indians allegedly defrauded US authorities to claim U visas

Robbery for residency: How 11 Indians allegedly defrauded US authorities to claim U visas

Eleven Indian nationals have been charged in the United States for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to stage armed robberies...
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The world’s ‘poorest president’: The humble life of José Mujica

The world’s ‘poorest president’: The humble life of José Mujica

On the dusty outskirts of Montevideo, far from marble halls and official motorcades, a modest farmhouse once served as the...
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India–South Korea trade ties: Piyush Goyal meets Korean minister Yeo Han-Koo

India–South Korea trade ties: Piyush Goyal meets Korean minister Yeo Han-Koo

India’s Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held talks with Yeo Han-Koo to explore ways to...
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Five US refuelling planes hit in Iranian strike on Saudi base: Report

Five US refuelling planes hit in Iranian strike on Saudi base: Report

Iran struck and damaged five US Air Force refuelling aircraft stationed at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according...
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‘Heart of Iran’s oil exports’: Why US strikes on Kharg Island are a major blow to Tehran

‘Heart of Iran’s oil exports’: Why US strikes on Kharg Island are a major blow to Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that American forces had carried out strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub...
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Govt Proposes Dropping Repeat Virus Tests on Plasma-Based Medicines

Govt Proposes Dropping Repeat Virus Tests on Plasma-Based Medicines

NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed amending drug regulations to eliminate repeated virus testing on medicines derived from human plasma,...
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ISRO Conducts Successful Sea-Level Hot Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine

ISRO Conducts Successful Sea-Level Hot Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced the successful sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine...
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‘Some Trying to Create Panic’: PM Modi Downplays LPG Crisis, Targets Opposition

‘Some Trying to Create Panic’: PM Modi Downplays LPG Crisis, Targets Opposition

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought to play down concerns over an energy crisis triggered by the...
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‘Deep Concern’: PM Modi Speaks to Iran President, Flags Safety of Indians and Energy Flows

‘Deep Concern’: PM Modi Speaks to Iran President, Flags Safety of Indians and Energy Flows

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid the escalating...
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Terror Hideout Busted, IED Recovered in J&K’s Rajouri

Terror Hideout Busted, IED Recovered in J&K’s Rajouri

JAMMU: Security forces uncovered a terrorist hideout in a remote forested area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district and recovered...
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Need Balance Between Privacy and Public Interest: SC

Need Balance Between Privacy and Public Interest: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that invoking public interest cannot be used as a basis for granting...
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EC May Announce Poll Dates for Five States/UTs Next Week

EC May Announce Poll Dates for Five States/UTs Next Week

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for assembly elections in five states and Union Territories...
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CBI to Probe Two ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams Involving ₹31 Crore

CBI to Probe Two ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams Involving ₹31 Crore

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the CBI has taken over the investigation of two major “digital arrest” fraud cases...
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El Niño May Develop in First Half of Monsoon: US Forecast

El Niño May Develop in First Half of Monsoon: US Forecast

Forecasts indicating the development of El Niño this year have strengthened, with the latest update from the US national weather...
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India Co-Sponsors GCC-Led UN Security Council Resolution Against Iran

India Co-Sponsors GCC-Led UN Security Council Resolution Against Iran

NEW DELHI: India co-sponsored a resolution in the United Nations Security Council condemning what it described as “egregious” attacks by...
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Surat shocker: Woman’s body found in bag on roadside in Amroli; probe underway

Surat shocker: Woman’s body found in bag on roadside in Amroli; probe underway

SURAT: The body of a 57-year-old woman was found inside a bag near Kosad Awas in the jurisdiction of Amroli...
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LPG shortage hits Mumbai’s hotels: Up to 40% shut or cut services; gas stocks may last only till today

LPG shortage hits Mumbai’s hotels: Up to 40% shut or cut services; gas stocks may last only till today

MUMBAI: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is severely affecting restaurants across Mumbai, forcing many establishments to shut down temporarily...
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